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FN54 UVE

2004 MG Tf

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,772 mi
Last recorded41,772 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 UVE
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 41,772 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 40,375 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.62mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.66mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 40,269 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. should be 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.64mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm 205/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,815 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 39,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 38,243 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 38,243 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2014 35,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,037 miles

advise front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 28,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 24,119 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,941 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,370 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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FN54 UVE is a 2004 MG Tf in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN54 UVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN54 UVE is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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